• Mystery Shopping your Customer Experience

  • We are thrilled to unveil the Proinsight Health & Fitness Benchmark Report 2025, your definitive guide to sales effectiveness in the leisure industry over the past year.

     

    The health and fitness sector continues to navigate a rapidly evolving economic landscape, with competition growing fiercer by the day. Today’s consumers demand more than just a friendly smile; they expect every interaction to reflect the brand’s promise. In a market where customer loyalty can shift in an instant, failure to deliver on this expectation can result in lost business. That’s why we believe consistently exceptional service is only achievable through independent, objective measurement. By viewing your service through an unbiased lens, you can gain valuable insights into areas where improvement is needed.

     

    Our benchmark report offers real-time analysis of sales interactions and provides a comprehensive look at the customer journey, uncovering key opportunities to elevate your customer experience.

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    Key Insights from the Health and Fitness Benchmark Report

     

    The report delves into three core sales process sectors: digital, telephone, and face-to-face communication. By analysing each of these communication channels, we uncover their individual strengths and pinpoint areas where customer service and user experience can be optimised. We explore how leisure facilities can leverage these insights to create a streamlined system that not only boosts membership sign-ups but also fosters long-term customer loyalty.

     

    Regional Performance: Insights Across the UK

     

    Our benchmark report goes beyond a surface-level look at industry performance, offering a detailed regional analysis of customer service and satisfaction across the UK. This exploration highlights the varying approaches to customer engagement in different regions and how regional nuances influence the overall customer experience within the fitness industry. Understanding these regional differences can help businesses tailor their strategies to better meet the needs of their local markets.

     

    Top Performers: Benchmarking the Best

     

    We also shine a spotlight on the top performers in the industry, recognising the leaders in both digital and face-to-face sales processes. These high-achieving businesses have embraced Proinsight’s tools to gain actionable insights and improve their customer service. By learning from their success stories, other leisure facilities can enhance their own customer interactions and service delivery.

     

    Age Variation Highlights: Serving a Diverse Customer Base

     

    Does your customer service strategy account for the unique needs of different age groups? Our report delves into how customer service varies across age demographics when it comes to choosing memberships or navigating the fitness journey. We identify which age groups experience the most significant service variations and offer actionable insights on how to address these disparities, ensuring that all customers, regardless of age, receive the support they need.

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    Why Customer Service is Crucial in the Health & Fitness Industry

     

    Why should you care about customer service in the health and fitness industry? The reality is that, in a sector as competitive as this one, delivering exceptional service is just as important as offering top-notch fitness programs and facilities. A positive experience at every stage of the customer journey can be the deciding factor in whether a potential member chooses you over a competitor.

     

    In an industry where customer loyalty is hard to win and even harder to maintain, understanding the intricacies of the customer journey is absolutely vital. Our Health and Fitness Benchmark Report 2025 provides the tools you need to optimize each touchpoint of your sales process, ensuring higher customer satisfaction and improved conversions.

     

    Want to Know More?

     

    Ready to dive deeper into the data and discover actionable insights that will elevate your business? Request the full benchmark report today and gain a clear understanding of how to enhance your customer experience, increase member sign-ups, and stay ahead of the competition!

     

    Don’t miss out on the opportunity to transform your customer service and drive success in the health and fitness industry!

     

    Request your Health & Fitness Benchmark Report Now

     

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    David Hopkins

    David Hopkins

    Managing Director at Proinsight Mystery Shopping

    David has a long history in the business of doing good business. In 2008, he co-founded Proleisure, a leisure consulting company, where he identified a growing need for deeper customer insights across the industry. This led to the launch of Proinsight Mystery Shopping in 2014, with a vision to provide businesses with the valuable data needed to enhance customer experience.

    Now, as we approach our 10th year, Proinsight has become a leading provider of specialist mystery shopping, auditing, and research programs, serving a diverse range of sectors across the UK including real estate, fitness, retail, hospitality, and so many more. We remain committed to helping our clients achieve excellence and drive meaningful improvements in their businesses.

    David is deeply committed to enhancing customer service across all industries. His passion lies in providing valuable mystery shopping insights that empower clients to take actionable steps towards improvement. By delivering these insights directly, David helps businesses create effective strategies to elevate their customer experience and drive meaningful change.


    Chloe Kinch

    Chloe Kinch

    Director of Client Success at Proinsight Mystery Shopping

    Chloe joined Proinsight Mystery Shopping as an Account Manager in 2017. Prior to her role at Proinsight, she served as National Sales Manager at Parkwood Leisure, where she gained extensive experience in exceeding customer expectations and developed a deep understanding of the leisure industry.

    Chloe quickly advanced within Proinsight, progressing from Account Manager in 2017 to Head of Client Success in 2020, and ultimately to Director of Client Success and shareholder in 2022. In her current role, she leads client relationships with prestigious brands such as David Lloyd, Dyson, and Apple. Chloe is responsible for designing bespoke mystery shopping programs tailored to each client's specific needs, aimed at enhancing customer service and optimising sales processes across various industries, including real estate, hospitality, retail, leisure, and more.


    Lucy Winn

    Lucy Winn

    Brand and Communications Manager at Proinsight Mystery Shopping

    After graduating with a degree in Marketing from the University of Westminster, Lucy successfully grew and scaled her own e-commerce womenswear clothing business over a span of four years, expanding into international retail markets including Japan, the US, and France. With extensive expertise in brand development and digital communications, Lucy has driven commercial growth through strategic initiatives like influencer marketing, digital campaign management, and both online and offline retail expansion.

    In July 2024, she joined Proinsight Mystery Shopping as Brand and Communications Manager, where she leads the strategy and management of all digital platforms, including the website and social media, with a focus on driving shopper sign-ups and generating client leads. Additionally, she oversees event management for both internal company days and major external summits like Connect CX. At these events, we emphasise the critical importance of exceptional customer service across various industries, positioning it as a cornerstone of a brand’s overall UX strategy.